Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the function f(x) = 2x + 3 for f(3/2), f(a+h), and f(a) + f(h).

Solution

Let's analyze the functions and equations from the image. The function provided is:

f(x)=2x+3f(x) = 2x + 3

You are asked to evaluate the function at specific inputs:

  1. f(32)f\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)
  2. f(a+h)f(a+h)
  3. f(a)+f(h)f(a) + f(h)

Let's solve each one:

  1. f(32)f\left(\frac{3}{2}\right): f(32)=2(32)+3=3+3=6f\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) = 2\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) + 3 = 3 + 3 = 6

  2. f(a+h)f(a+h): f(a+h)=2(a+h)+3=2a+2h+3f(a+h) = 2(a+h) + 3 = 2a + 2h + 3

  3. f(a)+f(h)f(a) + f(h): f(a)=2a+3andf(h)=2h+3f(a) = 2a + 3 \quad \text{and} \quad f(h) = 2h + 3 f(a)+f(h)=(2a+3)+(2h+3)=2a+2h+6f(a) + f(h) = (2a + 3) + (2h + 3) = 2a + 2h + 6

Summary:

  1. f(32)=6f\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) = 6
  2. f(a+h)=2a+2h+3f(a+h) = 2a + 2h + 3
  3. f(a)+f(h)=2a+2h+6f(a) + f(h) = 2a + 2h + 6

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the general formula for evaluating f(x)=mx+bf(x) = mx + b at different values of xx?
  2. How does the result of f(a+h)f(a+h) compare with f(a)+f(h)f(a) + f(h) for linear functions?
  3. What would f(ah)f(a-h) equal for the given function?
  4. How would you find the inverse function of f(x)=2x+3f(x) = 2x + 3?
  5. What would happen if the function were quadratic instead of linear?

Tip: For linear functions of the form f(x)=mx+bf(x) = mx + b, the function's behavior is entirely determined by the slope mm and the intercept bb.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Functions

Formulas

f(x) = mx + b
f(x) = 2x + 3

Theorems

Linear function properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10